film, video & TV training | professional development

Discipline/s:	writing & directing
Level:	Intermediate
Course code, Date/s & times:	P111 Register your interest by email to: info@openchannel.org.au
Contact hours:	6
Places:	10
Fee:	$165 OC members / $200 non members (Membership: $55 / $44 concession - join Open Channel here)

Filmmakers - become an actor for a day, and become a better filmmaker!

Designed primarily for filmmakers, this workshop takes you into the mind of the actor by learning the basics of their craft, which will improve your ability to communicate with actors and obtain a great performance. Learn about the process of casting and auditions, rehearsals, and working on set as an actor, attempt some of the tools of the actor including improvisation, method, look at scripts from an actors perspective including subtext, developing a character etc. In the afternoon, you will get to work alongside experienced screen actors.

Prerequisites: some filmmaking knowledge an advantage

Who should do this course?
Anyone wishing to act for camera, or wanting to better understand from a filmmaker perspective how to work with cast.

Where can I go after this course?
Graduates may continue to produce films, or seek further training as a performer for film and video. Combine this course with other Directing courses and up-front payment of fees for a discount.

Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses

How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. You can also use this form if you wish to take up the Accreditation option. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)

If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media with up-front payment, click here.

Tutor
Rosie Traynor
Rosie has been a casting consultant for Stingers, Blue Heelers, Crash Palace and Water Rats to name just a few and has been a tutor for the past 8 years, as well as lead female actor in the feature film Lake Mungo, and a range of television series.